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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
7
Mayor Curley will speak at 12 30 as three professionals present The Spirit of 76 on Boston Common. Rear Admiral Francis T Bowles chairs the Boston Public Safety Committee executive group, with a recruiting tent near Temple Place. The program runs 10 30 to 3 00.
An advertisement from 1912 recounts a Montreal resident’s illness and rapid recovery after using Fruit-a-tives. The testimonial notes weight loss and gain, urging readers to buy 50c boxes or six for $2.50, with orders to Fruit-a-tives Limited in Ogdensburg, New York.
The body of Joseph H. Choate was brought from New York for burial at Naumkeag in Stockbridge. Flags at half mast, 500 people, including school children granted a half holiday, attended the procession led by the Stockbridge band. Rev. George G. Merrill officiated at the grave.
Children who assisted in the Boston cleanup campaign will be treated to an entertainment at Tremont Temple tomorrow afternoon. Every child in Boston who worked four hours or more in the cleanup movement has been given a free ticket, and organizers expect more than 2000 youths to attend.
Lincoln Ill May 17 F A Seagle of Chattanooga Tennessee was chosen moderator of the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly the highest office the church can bestow behind church leadership and governance announced late today
State Senate yesterday passed a measure aimed at prohibiting monopolies or combinations that control the prices of foodstuffs. The Attorney General has deemed the bill constitutional and ready for statutory placement, asserting its unconstitutionality would otherwise threaten price control.
The State Senate and House clash over farmers exemption in a bill, with the Senate removing and the House restoring it, amid claims of unconstitutionality. Debate touches the war clause, welfare measures, blind commissions, compulsory training, and a Pilgrim Tercentenary Company. Other actions include a $50,000 West Springfield building appropriation and old age annuities versus pensions.
General Ballington Booth visits Boston for the dedication of the Volunteers chapel at 63 Warrenton street and will speak at the First United Presbyterian Church and Tremont Temple. The 125th anniversary of the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Temple Street will be celebrated next week with services and an evening program.
S. HW. Harrison Co. advertises handmade suits in over 100 styles priced at $12.50 and $15. Shop at 662-672 Washington St. near Beach.
Henry I. Harriman of New England Power Co was unanimously chosen president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce for 1918. Howard Coonley Walworth Manufacturing Co was named first vice president and Frederick S. Snyder Batchelder Snyder Co second vice president. Gordon Abbott Old Colony Trust re elected executive committee chair.
Philadelphia May 17 The Rev Thomas Whyte of Philadelphia was elected moderator of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America in annual session He succeeds the Rev W P Harriman of Fairview Penn
War Department outlined plans to build 32 divisional cantonment camps housing 22 000 troops each. Twelve camps go to the Southeastern Department under Major General Leonard Wood, with six in Central, Southern, and Western departments, four in Eastern, and one in the Northeastern. Each camp will have about 2000 buildings and 6 000 000 feet of lumber, with modern plumbing and sanitary facilities and centralized warehouse groups.
Quartermaster officers are inspecting sites for supply depots and camps. A large number of reserve officers have been assigned to duty in the military departments to continue the inspection work.
Frederick B E Snow counsel for the company told the Ways and Means Committee yesterday that fares would rise six cents within three years if the Cambridge subway purchase bill and financial relief move forward. He warned the six cent hike would occur even with legislative approval, noting the relief would be temporary despite projected treasury gains of about 4 million this year and 5 million next year.
The left shows practical pale crepe de Chine semi-dress and the right a shimmering silk evening dress both at 18.50. New dance dresses in taffeta and charmeuse range 25 to 55 dollars. Gingham dresses appear at 9.50 with pink, green, and brown options.
Filene offers misses' suits from 15 to 25 dollars with Paris London and New York styles and guaranteed linings. Serge options in navy melange and two tones plus velours checks and gabardine fabrics. Khaki suits start at 12.50 dollars and riding habits at 18.50.
Local shop advertises heavy white Jop silk blouses with pleated pockets priced around $3. Georgette crepe bread-frill blouses pair with venice items offered at $5 and $5.95, showcasing affordable trend pieces for the season.
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